40+ Instructional Design and eLearning Books
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Instructional Design
DevLearn DDX 2020: Week 2 Recap
DevLearn DDX was a complete online conference experience. Read my key takeaways from the sessions I attended in week 2.
How to Write Alternate Paths
After writing the ideal path for a branching scenario, write the mistakes and consequences. These create the alternate paths in the scenario.
What to Write First in Branching Scenarios
When writing branching scenarios, it’s easiest to draft the ideal path from start to finish first, before writing mistakes and consequences.
Planning a Branching Scenario
This is my process for planning before writing a branching scenario, including creating a summary, outline, and list of mistakes.
How To Set Daily Goals to Manage Multiple Projects
Use a spreadsheet of daily goals to keep track of progress, especially when you’re working on multiple elearning projects.
Immediate and Delayed Consequences in Branching Scenarios
In branching scenarios, use a combination of immediate and delayed consequences and feedback, depending on the learners and goals.
L&D and D&D: Learning and Role Playing Games
A conversation about role playing games like D&D and instructional design with Christy Tucker, Matthew Pierce, Jonathan Rock, & Luis Malbas.
How to Get Started Writing a Branching Scenario for Learning
Once you have decided on a branching scenario approach, how do you get started? This is my process for working with SMEs to prepare.
Converting to Scenario-Based Questions
Converting multiple choice questions to scenario-based questions can increase the difficulty, measure higher level thought, and provide relevant context.